The top food and wine tasting tours of 2019 across Australia

Nothing could be finer than traversing the country to experience the abundant gourmet and wine-loving delights on offer.

Every state has its distinct local produce, artisan creators, scenic wonders and award-winning wine regions that even refined palates will savour.

Whether it’s hatted restaurants you crave, the sensory experiences of food markets or urban and regional foodie delights, RedBalloon offers a range of Australia-wide Food Tastings and Tours to tempt all taste buds.

At the renowned Hunter Valley wine region in NSW, the Hunter Valley Winery Tour presents the perfect way and day to sample rare vintages and discover their story in the making. This expertly guided tour transports you to the region’s finest wineries for private tastings and delicious gourmet produce. Transfers to and from Sydney are included in this appealingly priced and unforgettable wine tour.

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The Backroads of Byron Bay Farmland Foodie Tour, set in the hinterland of this jewel on the northern NSW coastline involves luxury tours to showcase the best of gourmet produce, fresh off the farm. Tasting plates throughout the tour will keep foodies satisfied and a complimentary bottle of local Ink gin is included in the package.

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Melbourne is renowned for its laneway foodie culture and hidden dining experiences. Unearth these treasures with the Melbourne Laneways Afternoon Food Safari. This three-hour meander takes in the hippest food and bar scene hot spots, with an array of unforgettable tasting experiences on offer.

A nose for fine wine and earthly delights is paramount when embarking on the popular Truffle Hunt with Regional Tasting Platter and Bubbles at Wattle Flat, Victoria. Watch the truffle dogs in black gold-uprooting action, learn to expertly transform truffles into winning dishes and also experience a gourmet tasting platter with a glass of Champagne.

When in Tasmania, the Wine, Cheese and Chocolate Tour, departing Hobart, features a sommelier guided food and wine tour, including a sumptuous paddock-to-plate experience at Coal River Farm.

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Tempted in the Tweed Progressive Lunch Tour? This is the ultimate in food and wine lover’s indulgence in Queensland. This luxurious tour and sampling event features the tastes and faces behind the local foodie scene at the award-winning Fins, Osteria, Taverna and Paper Daisy.

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Experience the intoxicating sights, sounds smells and tastes of the Newstead Food Night Safari – Brisbane tour. This bustling market environment presents gourmet sweet and savoury tastes at various venues and a history lesson in Newstead’s fascinating cultural and foodie story.